In the past, women were only serving in positions of spiritual leadership alongside male rabbis in Orthodox synagogues in Israel. Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis was appointed as the sole spiritual leader and halachic authority at the Shirat Tamar Synagogue in Efrat. Rabbanit Shira has made history as she is the first woman ever appointed to…

COVID-19 continues to interrupt our daily lives so many organizations are asking for virtual help this year.   National Volunteer Week is a huge opportunity for local organizations to inspire their communities to roll up their sleeves and get involved. But with COVID-19 continuing to interrupt our daily lives, how can we help? Many organizations…

It’s not cool to hate Taylor Swift. Her battle with connotations of being dramatic and annoying are daily but its’ Taylors kind heart that will ultimately win that battle as she continues on her mission of spreading hope in difficult times.   It’s near Christmas in 2020 when Vickie Quarles called 911 for her husband…

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  Religion has long been praised for being the key factor to healing a person from trauma and distress. We look to our faith to get us through the toughest road-blocks life has to offer, and COVID is no exception on that list. As COVID continues to cause thousands of deaths around the world and…

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